News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
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New employment legislation in Australia – Respect at Work ActIn 2023 several key workplace relations and work health and safety (WHS) laws have come into effect ...

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Celebrating 10 years of the Psychiatry Interest ForumEstablished in 2013, the PIF program generates and fosters interest in psychiatry as a career choice...
Media release
Investment needed to turn mental health workforce plan into reality, say psychiatristsWe welcome the release of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy and call for urgent investme...
Media release
Psychiatrists raise alarm over new ABS findings on mental health disorders, call for more hands on deckThe RANZCP are calling for immediate action to combat Australia’s severe psychiatry workforce shorta...
Training news
Update from the Trainee Advisory Council (TAC) and Bi-national Committee for Trainees (BCT) meetingsThe TAC met in August, reporting to the BCT which met in September to discuss both the active immedi...

CPD
Insights from Dr Alan Altham on meeting CPD requirementsMeeting my CPD obligations for the RANZCP has been an intriguing journey, especially as a private ps...

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President's Column September 2023An update from the RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore, on College activities, achievements and new...
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A look back at the RANZCP 2023 New Zealand ConferenceA look back at our annual Aotearoa New Zealand conference which was held earlier this month in Rotor...

NSW
Congratulations to Dr Kah Shen (Carlson) LokeDr Loke is the recipient of the 2023 NSW Branch Meritorious Service Award.
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Pasifika Study Group held in Cook IslandsThis biennial event is supported by the Pasifika Medical Association and participants came from Fiji...
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Psychiatry Interest Forum (PIF) Program at 2023 RANZCP New Zealand Conference21 New Zealand PIF members were awarded full scholarships to participate in the conference in Rotoru...
Media release
Aotearoa’s mental health system no longer fit for purpose, new study of over 500 physicians shows‘Soul destroying’: Aotearoa’s mental health system no longer fit for purpose and delivering substand...